Accounting Manager

Manpower; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Manager of Accounting in San Diego to oversee day-to-day operations for leases, accruals, and allocations. The role also supports ASC 842 lease accounting and SOX control reviews, and assists with quarterly and annual SEC disclosures and audits.

The ideal candidate brings at least 8 years of accounting experience with management, proficiency in SAP/ERP or BlackLine, and strong GAAP knowledge, with a collaborative, deadline-driven approach.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience with management.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and/or BlackLine.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to collaborate across functions to complete critical projects.
• Strong accuracy, quality, and deadline adherence.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of a three-person accounting team handling leases, accruals, and allocations.
• Review month-end reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses to safeguard assets.
• Ensure leases are properly accounted for under ASC 842 for real estate and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls in a SOX environment.
• Coordinate with internal/external audits for annual and quarterly reviews.
• Support SEC reporting by reviewing footnote disclosures prepared by the team.

Skills

ERP systems

BlackLine

GAAP

SOX controls

Team leadership

Cross-functional

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Accounting, the Manager, Accounting will oversee and support day-to-day accounting operations for lease accounting, operating expense accruals, and allocations. This role will also support the review of quarterly and annual SEC disclosures, SOX controls, and year-end external audit requests for assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of a three-person accounting team responsible for lease accounting, accruals, and allocations.
• Help safeguard company assets by reviewing month-end balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses.
• Ensure real estate and equipment leases are properly accounted for under ASC 842.
• Maintain compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment.
• Ensure internal and external audit requests for annual audits and quarterly reviews are prepared accurately and on time to support public company requirements.
• Support the SEC reporting process by reviewing footnote disclosure schedules prepared by the team.

The responsibilities listed above are considered essential functions of the role; however, business needs may require reasonable accommodations for additional duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including management experience.
• Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system, and/or BlackLine, is a plus.
• Experience with accounting operations under ASC 842, Leases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to complete critical projects efficiently.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, and meeting tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.
• Flexibility to adjust schedules based on the needs of a dynamic business environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; MBA and/or CPA preferred.